StayAreasIs Mount Pleasant a good place to stay in Charleston?
Yes, if you have a car and want value or the beaches. Rooms and parking are cheaper, but the historic sights are a drive away.
Stay here if
- Families
- Beach lovers
- Travellers with a car
Look elsewhere if
- You don't have a car
- You want to walk to the historic sights
- You want nightlife
Hotels in Mount Pleasant
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Staying in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is the best-value place to stay near Charleston. Rooms cost a fraction of the historic district's prices, parking is free, Shem Creek's seafood restaurants and Patriots Point are close, and downtown is about 10–15 minutes away over the Ravenel Bridge.
The town is suburban and relaxed. Shrimp boats come into Shem Creek, families spend the day on the USS Yorktown or the beaches of Sullivan's Island, and locals walk and cycle the bridge for the harbour views.
The downside is that you'll need a car. You can't walk to the historic sights, parking downtown is expensive, and the hotels are mostly chains along a busy main road.
What makes Mount Pleasant worth it is the balance. You can spend the morning on the beach, have lunch on Shem Creek and drive into Charleston for the evening, for much less than a night in the French Quarter.
Getting around
- Shem Creek30walk
- Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge40walk
- Patriots Point45walk
- International African American Museum51walk
- Charleston International Airport (CHS)25
Mount Pleasant questions
Is Mount Pleasant a good area to stay in Charleston?
Yes, if you have a car and want value or the beaches. Rooms and parking are cheaper, but the historic sights are a drive away. It suits families, beach lovers and travellers with a car.
How much does a hotel in Mount Pleasant cost?
A typical double is around $115 a night at a budget hotel, $145 mid-range and $200 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Mount Pleasant?
About 25 minutes door to door: taxi or rideshare from the airport.
How far is Mount Pleasant from the main sights?
Door to door from Mount Pleasant: Shem Creek 30 minutes on foot, Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge 40 minutes on foot, Patriots Point 45 minutes on foot and International African American Museum 51 minutes on foot.